Sequoia in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
Shoulder · VisitWhen score 62/100 · #8 of 12 months
November is a solid shoulder-season month to visit Sequoia National Park: crowds run 31% of the July peak (60,188 average visits), days average 47°F with 10.2 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
Crowds in November
Sequoia averages 60,188 recreation visits in November — 31% of what July, the peak month, draws. Trailheads and parking fill accordingly.
Weather & daylight
Days are cool (highs average 47°F), and nights drop below freezing (lows average 23°F). Average precipitation is 3.6″ for the month. Normal snowfall is 12″ — expect snow on the ground. Mid-month daylight runs 10.2 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station LODGEPOLE, CA US (4 mi from park coordinates, 6,735 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of November.
What to pack for Sequoia in November
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Insulated jacket, beanie and gloves — nights average 23°F, below freezing
- Rain shell + pack cover — 3.6″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — 12″ normal snowfall
- Headlamp — only 10.2 hours of daylight in mid-November
- Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month
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If your dates are flexible, consider shifting: The computed best months for Sequoia are May and June.
Also at their best in November
Other parks whose computed November verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:
- Canyonlands in November — 35% of peak crowds, highs 55°F, score 72/100
- Mammoth Cave in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 61°F, score 72/100
- New River Gorge in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 54°F, score 72/100
- Petrified Forest in November — 45% of peak crowds, highs 58°F, score 72/100
Common questions
Is Sequoia crowded in November?
No — November is one of the quieter months: 31% of the July peak, averaging 60,188 visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Sequoia in November?
Average highs of 47°F, lows of 23°F, 3.6″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, LODGEPOLE, CA US station).
What should I pack for Sequoia in November?
Insulated jacket, beanie and gloves; Rain shell + pack cover; Traction devices (microspikes) and gaiters — the full weather-computed list is on this page.
See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-12